Engine is a reasonable spec 1641 with twin kadron carbs and performance valve gear. The owner likes his chrome bits as you can see, so it will all get a good spruce up before it goes back in, but apart from that it will stay the same spec.

It might depend on where you live. I have had both. The ghia seems designed to rust. There are lots of nooks and crannies that trap water and the bits to repair the damage are getting harder to find. (a lot like a porche 356) Anything like fenders, headlight buckets, bumpers, chrome trim etc. were all dealer only and very expensive. Less of an issue if you are in Arizona! The ghia was less comfortable (at least for me). The floor pan is wider and you sit a bit diagonal. I usually got out with a back ache.